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Sewak Family History

Sewak Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Selak, Swan, Seward, Seda, Deak, Peak, Sawa, Seal, Kwak, Sak

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Where is the Sewak family from?

You can see how Sewak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sewak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sewak family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sewak's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Sewak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sewak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sewak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sewak. 50% of Sewak men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Sewak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sewak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 84 immigration records available for the last name Sewak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Sewak. For the veterans among your Sewak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sewak lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sewak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sewak in 1958 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

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